Serve

Here are some ways you can serve at Feather Sound Church
Clearwater Location
St. Petersburg Location

Our Ministry Teams

A / V  Team

Team Leader: Dave Wagner
The A/V Team works behind the scenes to support the Worship Team and Pastor during services and other events by operating the Presentation Software, Audio System, and Livestream Software. This team uses their passion for serving, as well as technological abilities to create a distraction free environment of worship for the church during service. 

Care Team

Team Leader: Mary Anderson
This team seeks to meet the practical and spiritual needs of Feather Sound Church members. We advise potential team members to be flexible, always ready to make visits and provide encouragement to those facing difficult times. 

Greeting Team

Team Leader: Robin Dykstra 
Believing that the sermon begins in the parking lot, the greeting team focuses on guest services. The team enthusiastically welcomes every guest in a way that radiates Christ's passion and love for people. Responsibilities include arriving to church early to make the building ready for gathering, connecting with people who attend, and directing everyone to where they need to go in the building.

Feather Sound Kids

Team Leader: Katie Plank 
This team supports the growing children's ministry at Feather Sound Church through teaching and caring for nursery through elementary school-aged children.  Team members are asked to arrive early to church in order to greet children and parents upon their arrival.
If you would like to serve, Sign Up Here!

Go Team

Team Leader: Ed Warren
This team works to meet several practical needs of the church and the surrounding community. Jobs include yard work, painting, small repairs and more. We encourage those who are gifted in the areas of plumbing and general contracting to especially consider joining this team.

Event Team

Team Leader: Robin Dykstra
Carries out events within the church by:
  • Decorating
  • Setting Up/Breaking Down
  • Photography
  • Promotions

Prayer Team

Team Leader: Phyllis Esposito
Jesus challenged his disciples not just to do the work but also pray for workers. Part of every disciple’s job is to pray earnestly for others. The gospel is a sent message that starts with mobilized people who are committed to pray. Prayer is essential for any movement. Join a team that regularly prays on Sunday mornings. 

Coffee Team

Team Leader: Nadia Drake
Serve on the coffee team – help brew and refresh the coffee station on Sundays and at special events.  It's a great way to meet people and be a part of the action at our weekly gatherings.

Media Team

Team Leader: Robin Dykstra
Provides creative content for Feather Sound Church social media platforms; photography experience welcomed, but not required. 

Property Support Team

Team Leader: Gery and Dyan Cuprisin
Maintains cleanliness and excellence of Feather Sound Church facilities. Handles day-to-day responsibilities, such as basic  repairs, painting as well as furniture assembly and outdoor appearance. 

Safety Team

Team Leader: Will Baird
We are looking for people who have a passion to help and serve our community in safety and security as well as those trained in the medical field.  There will an interview and background check on all submissions. 

Worship Team

Team Leader: Shiloh Graham
Leads the congregation in corporate worship during Sunday services. Looking for talented musicians and singers with a heart of worshipping the Lord.

Parking Ministry

Team Leader: Mical Baez
Join our parking ministry and help guide the congregation to hassle-free parking with a friendly smile and clear direction. 

God invites us to "give our spiritual gifts away" through service.
Want to serve but don't know where to get plugged in?

We have some tools for you to use, to help you understand your gifts and what areas you could serve in. Take the Spiritual Assessment Survey below to discover your God-given spiritual gifts! You can also learn more about the different gifts and the scripture references, we have a link for that too. Fill out the Ready to Serve forms below (depending on the church location) and let us know where God is leading you to serve.
That's it! We're glad we could help and we're excited to have you on the team! 
Learn More about Spiritual Gifts

SPIRITUAL GIFTS SURVEY

We're so excited you're here! This is a great step to take to start serving the Lord in the area of your gifting! We ask that you fill out this form so we can connect with you and help you get plugged into right team at church.

Directions

This is not a test, so there are no wrong answers. The Spiritual Gifts Survey consists of 80 statements. Some items reflect concrete actions, other items are descriptive traits, and still others are statements of belief.

First, grab a piece of paper and write down the numbers 1-80.

• Select the one response you feel best characterizes yourself and record your answe beside each number. 
• Do not spend too much time on any one item. Remember, it is not a test. Usually your immediate response is best.
• Please give an answer for each item. Do not skip any items.
• Do not ask others how they are answering or how they think you should answer.
• Work at your own pace.

Your response choices are:
5—Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me
4—Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me
3—Frequently characteristic of me/true for me–about 50 percent of the time
2—Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me–about 25 percent of the time
1—Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me
1. I have the ability to organize ideas, resources, time, and people effectively.  
2. I am willing to study and prepare for the task of teaching.  
3. I am able to relate the truths of God to specific situations.  
4. I have a God-given ability to help others grow in their faith.  
5. I possess a special ability to communicate the truth of salvation.  
6. I have the ability to make critical decisions when necessary.  
7. I am sensitive to the hurts of people.  
8. I experience joy in meeting needs through sharing possessions.  
9. I enjoy studying.
10. I have delivered God’s message of warning and judgment.
11. I am able to sense the true motivation of persons and movements.
12. I have a special ability to trust God in difficult situations.
13. I have a strong desire to contribute to the establishment of new churches.
14. I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking about or planning how to help.
15. I enjoy entertaining guests in my home.
16. I can adapt my guidance to fit the maturity of those working with me
17. I can delegate and assign meaningful work.
18. I have an ability and desire to teach.
19. I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly.
20. I have a natural tendency to encourage others.
21. I am willing to take the initiative in helping other Christians grow in their faith.
22. I have an acute awareness of other people’s emotions, such as loneliness, pain, fear, and anger.
23. I am a cheerful giver.
24. I spend time digging into facts.
25. I feel that I have a message from God to deliver to others.
26. I can recognize when a person is genuine/honest.
27. I am a person of vision (a clear mental portrait of a preferable future given by God). I am able to communicate vision in such a way that others commit to making the vision a reality.
28. I am willing to yield to God’s will rather than question and waver.
29. I would like to be more active in getting the gospel to people in other countries. 30. It makes me happy to do things for people in need.
31. I am successful in getting a group to do its work joyfully.
32. I am able to make strangers feel at ease.
33. I have the ability to teach to a variety of different learning styles.
34. I can identify those who need encouragement.
35. I have trained Christians to be more obedient disciples of Christ.
36. I am willing to do whatever it takes to see others come to Christ.
37. I am drawn to people who are hurting.
38. I am a generous giver.
39. I am able to discover new truths in Scripture.
40. I have spiritual insights from Scripture concerning issues and people that compel me to speak out.
41. I can sense when a person is acting in accordance with God’s will.
42. I can trust in God even when things look dark.
43. I can determine where God wants a group to go and help it get there.
44. I have a strong desire to take the gospel to places where it has never been heard. 45. I enjoy reaching out to new people in my church and community
46. I am sensitive to the needs of people.
47. I have been able to make effective and efficient plans for accomplishing the goals of a group.
48. I often am consulted when fellow Christians are struggling to make difficult decisions.
49. I think about how I can comfort and encourage others in my congregation.
50. I am able to give spiritual direction to others.
51. I am able to present the gospel to lost persons in such a way that they accept the Lord and His salvation.
52. I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feelings of those in distress.
53. I have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns all things.
54. I have delivered to other persons messages that have come directly from God.
55. I can sense when a person is acting under God’s leadership.
56. I try to be in God’s will continually and be available for His use.
57. I feel that I should take the gospel to people who have different beliefs from me. 58. I have an acute awareness of the physical needs of others.
59. I am skilled in setting forth positive and precise steps of action.
60. I like to meet visitors at church and make them feel welcome.
61. I explain Scripture in such a way that others understand it.
62. I can usually see spiritual solutions to problems.
63. I welcome opportunities to help people who need comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counseling.
64. I feel at ease in sharing Christ with nonbelievers.
65. I can influence others to perform to their highest God-given potential.
66. I recognize the signs of stress and distress in others.
67. I desire to give generously and unpretentiously to worthwhile projects and ministries.
68. I can organize facts into meaningful relationships.
69. God gives me messages to deliver to His people.
70. I am able to sense whether people are being honest when they tell of their religious experiences.
71. I enjoy presenting the gospel to persons of other cultures and backgrounds.
72. I enjoy doing little things that help people.
73. I can give a clear, uncomplicated presentation of the gospel.
74. I have been able to apply biblical truth to the specific needs of my church.
75. God has used me to encourage others to live Christlike lives.
76. I have sensed the need to help other people become more effective in their ministries.
77. I like to talk about Jesus to those who do not know Him.
78. I have the ability to make strangers feel comfortable in my home.
79. I have a wide range of study resources and know how to secure information.
80. I feel assured that a situation will change for the glory of God even when the situation seem impossible. 

Once you have completed your answers it's time to score your survey:

Follow these directions to figure your score for each spiritual gift.
For each gift, add the numbers together and get a TOTAL.

Leadership add numbers 6, 16, 27, 43, 65 = TOTAL

Administration add numbers 1, 17, 31, 47, 59 = TOTAL

Teaching add numbers 2, 18, 33,  61,  73 = TOTAL

Knowledge add numbers 9, 24, 39, 68, 79 = TOTAL

Wisdom add  numbers 3, 19, 48,  62, 74 = TOTAL

Prophecy add numbers 10, 25, 40,  54, 69  = TOTAL

Discernment add numbers 11, 26, 41, 55, 70 = TOTAL

Exhortation add numbers 20, 34,  49, 63, 75 = TOTAL

Shepherding add numbers 4, 21, 35, 50, 76 = TOTAL

Faith add numbers 12, 28, 42, 56, 80 = TOTAL

Evangelism add numbers 5, 36, 51,  64, 77  = TOTAL

Apostleship add numbers 13, 29, 44, 57,  71  = TOTAL

Service/Helps add numbers 14, 30, 46, 58, 72 = TOTAL

Mercy add numbers 7, 22, 37, 52, 66 = TOTAL

Giving add numbers 8, 23, 38, 53, 67 = TOTAL

Hospitality add numbers 15, 32, 45, 60, 78 = TOTAL

Now that you have completed the survey, thoughtfully answer the following questions.

Awesome! We hope this survey has helped you understand God's gifts for you.
Please click on SUBMIT.

Someone from our volunteer team will also reach out to you. 

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Ready To Serve!

Volunteers are a vital part of our church community. God has given each of us unique gifts and abilities, and there are many different ways to serve. You can find a team to join through the Feather Sound Church app or choose a location from the links below and the group leader will contact you regarding joining their ministry.
Clearwater Location
St. Petersburg Location